How to pronounce prow
Say it like PROW. Prow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/praʊ/PROW
UK British/praʊ/PROW
- PROW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of prow
American and British speakers say prow in essentially the same way: /praʊ/ in the US and /praʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROW.
What does prow mean?
noun
- The front part of a vessel.
- A vessel.
- Alternative form of proa.
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Words that rhyme with prow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prow.
Questions about saying prow
How do you pronounce prow?
Say PROW. The American pronunciation is /praʊ/. In British English it is /praʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prow?
Prow is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROW.
Do Americans and Brits say prow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praʊ/ and the British form is /praʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.